Page 1 Camera User Guide • Before use, be sure to read this guide, including the safety precautions. • This guide will familiarize you with how to use the camera correctly. • Keep the guide handy for future reference. ENGLISH...
Page 2: Package Contents
Package Contents Before use, make sure the following items are included in the package. If anything is missing, contact your camera dealer. Camera Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Getting Started • A memory card is not included (p. 2). PDF Manuals For information about the included software, refer to the ImageBrowser EX User Guide, in PDF format (p.
Page 3: Preliminary Notes And Legal Information
• Take and review some test shots initially to make sure the images were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a way that is machine readable.
Page 4: Part Names And Conventions In This Guide
Part Names and Conventions in This Guide Lens Speaker Zoom lever Shooting: i (telephoto) / j (wide angle) Playback: k (magnify) / g (index) • : Important information you should know • : Notes and tips for expert camera use •...
Page 5 Tripod socket Screen (LCD monitor) Memory card/battery cover Indicator 1 (Playback) button DC coupler cable port n button Strap mount HDMI terminal • In this guide, icons are used to represent the corresponding camera buttons and switches on which they appear or which they resemble. •...
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Contents Package Contents ...2 Compatible Memory Cards ...2 Preliminary Notes and Legal Information...3 Part Names and Conventions in This Guide ...4 Contents ...6 Contents: Basic Operations ...8 Safety Precautions...10 Initial Preparations ...13 Trying the Camera Out ...20 Included Software, PDF Manuals ...25 Accessories ...32 Camera Basics ...33 On/Off ...34...
Page 7 Printing Images ... 177 Using an Eye-Fi Card... 190 Appendix...193 Troubleshooting ... 194 Handling Precautions ... 197 On-Screen Messages... 198 On-Screen Information ... 200 Functions and Menu Tables ... 204 Index... 212 Contents...
Page 8: Contents: Basic Operations
Contents: Basic Operations Shoot Use camera-determined settings (Auto Mode) ... 42 Shooting people well Portraits (p. 78) Matching specific scenes Night Scenes (p. 78) Applying special effects Vivid Colors (p. 82) Miniature Effect (p. 84) Focus on faces ... 42, 78, 112 Without using the flash (Flash Off) ...
Page 9 View View images (Playback Mode) ... 122 Automatic playback (Slideshow)... 132 On a TV ... 171 On a computer... 26 Browse through images quickly... 126 Erase images... 139 Shoot/View Movies Shoot movies... 42, 99 View movies ... 122 Fast-moving subjects, slow-motion playback ... 99 Print Print pictures...
Page 10: Safety Precautions
If liquids or foreign objects come into contact with the camera interior, immediately turn the camera off and remove the battery. If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Use only the recommended battery.
Page 11 • Turn the camera off in places where camera use is prohibited. The electromagnetic waves emitted by the camera may interfere with the operation of electronic instruments and other devices. Exercise adequate caution when using the camera in places where use of electronic devices is restricted, such as inside airplanes and medical facilities.
Page 12 Safety Precautions • In regular use, small amounts of smoke may be emitted from the flash. This is due to the high intensity of the flash burning dust and foreign materials stuck to the front of the unit. Please use a cotton swab to remove dirt, dust or other foreign matter from the flash to prevent heat build-up and damage to the unit.
Page 13: Initial Preparations
Initial Preparations Prepare for shooting as follows. Attaching the Strap Holding the Camera Thread the end of the strap through the strap hole ( ), and then pull the other end of the strap through the loop on the threaded end Place the strap around your wrist.
Page 14: Charging The Battery
Initial Preparations Charging the Battery Before use, charge the battery with the included charger. Be sure to charge the battery initially, because the camera is not sold with the battery charged. CB-2LD CB-2LDE Remove the cover. Insert the battery. After aligning the marks on the battery and charger, insert the battery by pushing it in ) and down (...
Page 15: Inserting The Battery And Memory Card
• To protect the battery and keep it in optimal condition, do not charge it continuously for more than 24 hours. • For battery chargers that use a power cord, do not attach the charger or cord to other objects. Doing so could result in malfunction or damage to the product.
Page 16: Insert The Memory Card
Initial Preparations Insert the memory card. Insert the memory card facing as shown until it clicks into the locked position. Make sure the memory card is facing the right way when you insert it. Inserting memory cards facing the wrong way may damage the camera.
Page 17: Setting The Date And Time
Setting the Date and Time A screen for setting the date and time is displayed the first time you turn the camera on. Be sure to specify the date and time, which is the basis for dates and times added to your images. Turn the camera on.
Page 18: Changing The Date And Time
Initial Preparations • Unless you set the date, time, and local time zone, the [Date/Time] screen will be displayed each time you turn the camera on. Specify the correct information. • To set daylight saving time (1 hour ahead), choose by pressing the op buttons.
Page 19: Display Language
Display Language The display language can be changed as needed. A clock icon is displayed if you wait too long in step 2 after pressing the m • button before you press the n button. In this case, press the m button to dismiss the clock icon and repeat step 2.
Page 20: Trying The Camera Out
Trying the Camera Out Follow these instructions to turn the camera on, shoot still images or movies, and then view them. Shooting (Smart Auto) For fully automatic selection of the optimal settings for specific scenes, simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions. Still Images Turn the camera on.
Page 21: Shooting Still Images
Shoot. Shooting Still Images Press the shutter button lightly, halfway down. The camera beeps twice after focusing, and AF frames are displayed to indicate image areas in focus. AF Frames Press the shutter button all the way down. As the camera shoots, a shutter sound is played, and in low-light conditions, the flash fires automatically.
Page 22 Trying the Camera Out Elapsed Time Viewing After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as follows. Black bars displayed on the top and bottom edges of the screen indicate image areas not recorded. Frames displayed around any faces that are detected indicate that they are in focus.
Page 23: Play Movies
• To switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode, press the shutter button halfway. Trying the Camera Out To access Scroll Display mode, press and hold the qr buttons for at least one second. In this mode, press the qr buttons to browse through images.
Page 24: Erasing The Images
Trying the Camera Out Erasing the Images You can choose and erase unneeded images one by one. Be careful when erasing images, because they cannot be recovered. • You can also erase all images at once (p. 139). Choose an image to erase. Press the qr buttons to choose an image.
Page 25: Included Software, Pdf Manuals
Depending on the country or region where you purchased your camera, the ImageBrowser EX User Guide may not be accessible from the Help function. In such cases, it will either be included on the CD-ROM bundled with your camera, or you can download the latest version from the Canon website.
Page 26: System Requirements
1 GB or more (still images), 2 GB or more (movies) Interfaces Free Hard Disk 550 MB or more Space Display 1024 x 768 resolution or higher • Check the Canon website for the latest system requirements, including supported OS versions.
Page 27 Installing the Software and PDF Manuals Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.6 are used here for the sake of illustration. Using the software auto update function, you can update to the latest version and download new functions via the Internet (some software excluded), so be sure to install the software on a computer with an Internet connection.
Page 28 Included Software, PDF Manuals • When not connected to the Internet, there are the following limitations. The screen in step 3 will not be displayed. Some functions may not be installed. The first time you connect the camera to the computer, drivers will be installed, so it may take a few minutes until camera images are accessible.
Page 29: Saving Images To A Computer
For Windows, follow the steps introduced below. In the screen that displays, click the link to modify the program. Choose [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow] and then click [OK]. Double click...
Page 30 • To start CameraWindow in Windows Vista or XP, click [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow] on the screen displayed when you turn the camera on in step 2. If CameraWindow is not displayed, click the [Start] menu and choose [All Programs] [CameraWindow] •...
Page 31 Using the PDF Manuals Use the included CD-ROM to install the PDF manuals, and a shortcut for the camera manual will be created on the desktop. Adobe Reader is required to view the PDF manuals. • It may not be possible to install the software and PDF manuals on computers that do not meet the system requirements (p.
Page 32: Accessories
Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack).
Page 33: Camera Basics
Camera Basics Basic camera operations and features...
Page 34: On/Off
On/Off To switch to Playback mode from Shooting mode, press the 1 button. • • To switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode, press the shutter button halfway (p. 35). • The lens will be retracted after about one minute once the camera is in Playback mode.
Page 35: Shutter Button
Shutter Button To ensure your shots are in focus, always press the shutter button lightly (halfway) initially. Once the subject is in focus, press the button all the way down to shoot. In this manual, shutter button operations are described as pressing the button halfway or all the way down.
Page 36: Shooting Display Options
Shooting Display Options Press the p button to view other information on the screen, or to hide the information. For details on the information displayed, see p. 200. Information is displayed • Screen brightness is automatically increased by the night display function when you are shooting under low light, making it easier to check how shots are composed.
Page 37: Func. Menu
FUNC. Menu Configure commonly used functions through the FUNC. menu as follows. Note that menu items and options vary depending on the shooting mode (pp. 206 – 207) or playback mode (p. 211). Options Menu Items • To undo any accidental setting changes, you can restore the camera’s default settings (p.
Page 38: Menu
n Menu Configure a variety of camera functions through other menus as follows. Menu items are grouped by purpose on tabs, such as shooting (4), playback (1), and so on. Note that available settings vary depending on the selected shooting or playback mode (pp. 208 – 211). •...
Page 39: Indicator Display
Indicator Display The indicator on the back of the camera (p. 5) lights up or blinks depending on the camera status. Indicator Color Status Green Blinking • When the indicator blinks green, never turn the camera off, open the memory card/battery cover, or shake or jolt the camera, which may corrupt images or damage the camera or memory card.
Page 41: Smart Auto Mode
Smart Auto Mode Convenient mode for easy shots with greater control over shooting...
Page 42: Shooting In Smart Auto Mode
Shooting in Smart Auto Mode For fully automatic selection at optimal settings for specific scenes, simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions. Zoom Bar Still Images Turn the camera on. Press the power button. The startup screen is displayed. Enter A mode.
Page 43 Shoot. Shooting Still Images Press the shutter button halfway. The camera beeps twice after focusing, and AF frames are displayed to indicate image areas in focus. Several AF frames are displayed when multiple areas are in focus. AF Frames Press the shutter button all the way down. As the camera shoots, a shutter sound is played, and in low-light conditions, the flash fires automatically.
Page 44 Shooting in Smart Auto Mode Elapsed Time Shooting Movies Start shooting. Press the movie button. The camera beeps once as recording begins, and [ displayed with the elapsed time. Black bars displayed on the top and bottom edges of the screen indicate image areas not recorded.
Page 45: Still Images
Still Images/Movies • To restore camera sound if you have accidentally deactivated it (by holding the p button down while turning the camera on), press the n button and choose [Mute] on the 3 tab, and then press the qr buttons to choose [Off]. Still Images •...
Page 46 Shooting in Smart Auto Mode Movies • The camera may become warm when shooting movies repeatedly over an extended period. This does not indicate damage. Microphone • Avoid touching camera controls other than the movie button when shooting movies, because sounds made by the camera will be recorded.
Page 47: Scene Icons
Scene Icons In A mode, shooting scenes determined by the camera are indicated by the icon displayed, and corresponding settings are automatically selected for optimal focusing, subject brightness, and color. Depending on the scene, continuous images may be shot (p. 48). Background Subject People...
Page 48: Continuous Shooting Scenes
Shooting in Smart Auto Mode • The background color of color of is orange. • When shooting movies, only People, Other Subjects, and At Close Range icons will be displayed. • When shooting with the self-timer, People (In Motion), Smiling, Sleeping, Babies (Smiling), Babies (Sleeping), Children, Other Subjects (In Motion) icons will not be displayed.
Page 49: Image Stabilization Icons
• In some scenes, expected images may not be saved, and images may not look as expected. • Focus, image brightness, and color are determined by the first shot. When you want to shoot single images only, press the m button, choose •...
Page 50 Shooting in Smart Auto Mode On-Screen Frames A variety of frames are displayed once the camera detects subjects you are aiming the camera at. • A white frame is displayed around the subject (or person’s face) determined by the camera to be the main subject, and gray frames are displayed around other detected faces.
Page 51: Common, Convenient Features
Common, Convenient Features Zooming In Closer on Subjects (Digital Zoom) When distant subjects are too far away to enlarge using the optical zoom, use digital zoom for up to about 20x enlargement. Zoom Factor • Moving the zoom lever will display the zoom bar (which indicates the zoom position).
Page 52: Using The Self-Timer
Common, Convenient Features Using the Self-Timer With the self-timer, you can include yourself in group photos or other timed shots. The camera will shoot about 10 seconds after you press the shutter button. Still Images Configure the setting. Press the m button, choose and then choose the ] option (p.
Page 53: Using The Self-Timer To Avoid Camera Shake
Using the Self-Timer to Avoid Camera Shake This option delays shutter release until about two seconds after you have pressed the shutter button. If the camera is unsteady while you are pressing the shutter button, it will not affect your shot. Customizing the Self-Timer You can specify the delay (0 –...
Page 54: Deactivating The Flash
Common, Convenient Features Deactivating the Flash Prepare the camera for shooting without the flash as follows. • If a flashing icon is displayed when you press the shutter button halfway in low-light conditions, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still.
Page 55: Adding The Shooting Date And Time
Adding the Shooting Date and Time The camera can add the shooting date and time to images in the lower-right corner. However, note that these cannot be removed. Confirm beforehand that the date and time are correct (p. 17). • Images originally recorded without the date and time can be printed with this information as follows.
Page 56: Choose A Subject To Focus On
Common, Convenient Features Choosing Subjects to Focus On (Tracking AF) Shoot after choosing a subject to focus on as follows. • Tracking may not be possible when subjects are too small or move too rapidly, or when subject color or brightness matches that of the background too closely. Specify Tracking AF.
Page 57: Using Face Id
Using Face ID If you register a person ahead of time, the camera will detect that person’s face, and prioritize focus, brightness, and color for that person when shooting. In A mode, the camera can detect babies and children based on registered birthdays and optimize settings for them when shooting.
Page 58: Register Face Information
Using Face ID Choose [Add to Registry], and then choose [Add a New Face]. Register face information. Aim the camera so that the face of the person you want to register is inside the gray frame at the center of the screen. A white frame on the person’s face indicates that the face is recognized.
Page 59 Using Face ID The [Edit Profile] screen is displayed. Enter a name. Press the m button. Press the opqr buttons to choose a character, and then press the m button to enter it. Up to 10 characters can be used. and press the m button to Choose move the cursor.
Page 60 Using Face ID • The flash will not fire when following step 2. • If you do not register a birthday in step 5, Babies or Children icons (p. 47) will not display in A mode. • You can overwrite registered face info, and add face info later if you have not filled all 5 face info slots (p.
Page 61 Shooting If you register a person ahead of time, the camera will prioritize that person as the main subject, and optimize focus, brightness, and color for that person when shooting. • People other than those registered may be mistakenly detected as the registered person if they share similar facial features.
Page 62: Checking And Editing Registered Information
Using Face ID Checking and Editing Registered Information Checking Registered Face ID Information Changing the Name or Birthday Access the [Check/Edit Info] screen. Following step 1 on p. 57, choose [Check/ Edit Info] and press the m button. Choose a person to check. Press the opqr buttons to choose a person, and then press the m button.
Page 63: Overwriting And Adding Face Information
• Even if you change names in [Edit Profile], the names recorded in previously shot images will remain the same. • You can check and erase registered face information by choosing [Face Info List] on the screen in step 3. •...
Page 64 Using Face ID • You cannot add face information if all 5 information slots are filled. Follow the steps above to overwrite face information. • You can follow the above steps to register new face info when there is at least one slot open, however you cannot overwrite any face information.
Page 65: Erasing Registered Information
Erasing Registered Information You can erase information (face info, name, birthday) registered to Face ID. However, names recorded in previously shot images will not be erased. Choose the name of the person whose face info you want to erase. Press the opqr buttons to choose the name of the person whose face info you want to erase, and then press the m button.
Page 66 Using Face ID • If you erase a registered person’s info, you will not be able to display their name (p. 124), overwrite their info (p. 63), or search images for them (p. 126). • You can also erase a person’s name only from images (p. 130). Choose the name of the person whose info you want to erase.
Page 67: Image Customization Features
Image Customization Features Changing the Aspect Ratio Change the image aspect ratio (ratio of width to height) as follows. Same aspect ratio as HDTVs, used for display on widescreen HDTVs or similar display devices. Same aspect ratio as 35 mm film, used for printing images at 5 x 7-inch or postcard sizes.
Page 68 Image Customization Features Changing Image Resolution (Size) Choose from 4 levels of image resolution, as follows. For guidelines on how many shots at each resolution setting can fit on a memory card, see “Specifications” in the Getting Started guide. Guidelines for Choosing Resolution Based on Paper Size (for 4:3 Images) A2 (16.5 x 23.4 in.) A3 –...
Page 69 Red-Eye Correction Red-eye that occurs in the flash photography can be automatically corrected as follows. • Red-eye correction may be applied to image areas other than eyes (if the camera misinterprets red eye makeup as red pupils, for example). • You can also correct existing images (p.
Page 70: Correcting Greenish Image Areas From
Image Customization Features Correcting Greenish Image Areas from Mercury Lamps In shots of evening scenes with subjects illuminated by mercury lamps, the subjects or background may appear to have a greenish tinge. This greenish tinge can be corrected automatically when shooting, using Multi-area White Balance.
Page 71: Changing Movie Image Quality
Changing Movie Image Quality 3 image quality settings are available. For guidelines on the maximum movie length at each level of image quality that will fit on a memory card, see “Specifications” in the Getting Started guide. Image Resolution Quality 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 640 x 480...
Page 72: Helpful Shooting Features
Helpful Shooting Features Displaying Grid Lines Grid lines can be displayed on the screen for vertical and horizontal reference while shooting. • Grid lines are not recorded in your shots. Still Images Configure the setting. Press the n button, choose [Grid Lines] on the 4 tab, and then choose [On] (p.
Page 73: Magnifying The Area In Focus
Magnifying the Area in Focus You can check the focus by pressing the shutter button halfway to enlarge the image area in the AF frame. • The display will not magnify if a face was not detected, or if the person is too close to the camera and their face is too large for the screen.
Page 74: Checking For Closed Eyes
Helpful Shooting Features Checking for Closed Eyes is displayed when the camera detects that people may have closed their eyes. When you have specified multiple shots in $ mode, this function is only • available for the final shot. Choose Press the m button, choose and choose Configure the setting.
Page 75: Customizing Camera Operation
Customizing Camera Operation Customize shooting functions on the 4 tab of the menu as follows. For instructions on menu functions, see “n Menu” (p. 38). Deactivating the AF Assist Beam You can deactivate the lamp that normally lights up to help you focus when you press the shutter button halfway in low-light conditions.
Page 76: Changing The Image Display Style After Shots
Customizing Camera Operation Changing the Image Display Period After Shots Change how long images are displayed after shots as follows. Changing the Image Display Style After Shots Change the way images are displayed after shots as follows. Configure the setting. Press the n button, choose [Review] on the 4 tab, and then choose the desired option (p.
Page 77: Other Shooting Modes
Other Shooting Modes Shoot more effectively in various scenes, and take shots enhanced with unique image effects or captured using special functions...
Page 78: Specific Scenes
Specific Scenes Choose a mode matching the shooting scene, and the camera will automatically configure the settings for optimal shots. Still Images Enter 4 mode. Set the mode switch to 4. Choose a shooting mode. Press the m button, choose G in the menu, and then choose a shooting mode (p.
Page 79 S Shoot under water (Underwater) P Shoot with snowy backgrounds • Because the camera will shoot continuously in steady while shooting. • mode, shooting conditions that cause excessive camera shake or similar issues may prevent the camera from combining images, and you may not be able to obtain the expected results.
Page 80: Correcting White Balance
Specific Scenes Correcting White Balance White balance can be manually corrected in S mode (p. 79). This adjustment can match the effect of using a commercially available color-compensating filter. • The camera will retain white balance correction levels even if you switch to another white balance option in step 2, but correction levels will be reset if you record custom white balance data.
Page 81 Making Skin Look Smoother (Smooth Skin) You can apply a smoothening effect when shooting images of people. The effect level and color ([Lighter Skin Tone], [Darker Skin Tone]) can be chosen as follows. • Areas other than people’s skin may be modified. •...
Page 82: Applying Special Effects
Applying Special Effects Add a variety of effects to images when shooting. • first, to make sure you obtain the desired results. Still Images Choose a shooting mode. Follow steps 1 – 2 on p. 78 to choose a shooting mode. Shoot.
Page 83: Shooting With A Fish-Eye Lens Effect
Shooting with a Fish-Eye Lens Effect (Fish-eye Effect) Shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens. Applying Special Effects Choose Follow steps 1 – 2 on p. 78 and choose Choose an effect level. Press the p button, press the qr buttons to choose an effect level, and then press the m button.
Page 84: Miniature Effect
Applying Special Effects Shots Resembling Miniature Models (Miniature Effect) Creates the effect of a miniature model, by blurring image areas above and below your selected area. You can also make movies that look like scenes in miniature models by choosing the playback speed before the movie is recorded. People and objects in the scene will move quickly during playback.
Page 85: Toy Camera Effect
Playback Speed and Estimated Playback Time (for One- Minute Clips) Speed • The zoom is not available when shooting movies. Be sure to set the zoom before shooting. To switch the orientation of the frame to vertical, press the qr buttons in step •...
Page 86: Shooting With A Soft Focus Effect
Applying Special Effects Standard Shots resemble toy camera images. Warm Images have a warmer tone than with [Standard]. Cool Images have a cooler tone than with [Standard]. Shooting With a Soft Focus Effect This function allows you to shoot images as if a soft focus filter is attached to the camera.
Page 87: Shooting In Monochrome
Shooting in Monochrome Shoot images in black and white, sepia, or blue and white. Black and white shots. Sepia Sepia tone shots. Blue Blue and white shots. Applying Special Effects Still Images Choose Follow steps 1 – 2 on p. 78 and choose Choose a color tone.
Page 88 Applying Special Effects Shooting with Color Accent Choose a single image color to keep and change other colors to black and white. Recorded Color • Using the flash in this mode may cause unexpected results. • In some shooting scenes, images may look grainy and colors may not look as expected.
Page 89: Shooting With Color Swap
Shooting with Color Swap You can replace one image color with another before shooting. Note that only one color can be replaced. Applying Special Effects Still Images Choose Y. Follow steps 1 – 2 on p. 78 and choose Y. Access the setting screen.
Page 90 Applying Special Effects • Using the flash in this mode may cause unexpected results. • In some shooting scenes, images may look grainy and colors may not look as expected. Specify the new color. Position the center frame over the new color, and then press the r button.
Page 91: Special Modes For Other Purposes
Special Modes for Other Purposes Auto Clip Recording (Movie Digest) You can make a short movie of a day just by shooting still images. Before each shot, the camera will automatically record a movie clip of the scene. Each clip recorded that day is combined into a single file. •...
Page 92: Smart Shutter
Special Modes for Other Purposes Auto Shooting After Face Detection (Smart Shutter) Auto Shooting After Smile Detection The camera shoots automatically after detecting a smile, even without you pressing the shutter button. • Switch to another mode when you finish shooting, or the camera will continue shooting each time a smile is detected.
Page 93 Using the Wink Self-Timer Aim the camera at a person and press the shutter button all the way down. The camera will shoot about two seconds after a wink is detected. • If the wink is not detected, wink again slowly and deliberately. •...
Page 94: Using The Face Self-Timer
Special Modes for Other Purposes Using the Face Self-Timer The camera will shoot about two seconds after detecting that the face of another person (such as the photographer) has entered the shooting area (p. 112). This is useful when including yourself in group photos or similar shots.
Page 95 • Even if your face is not detected after you join the others in the shooting area, the camera will shoot about 15 seconds later. To change the number of shots, press the op buttons after choosing • step 1. [Blink Detection] (p. 74) is only available for the final shot. Shooting Long Exposures (Long Shutter) Specify a shutter speed of 1 –...
Page 96 Special Modes for Other Purposes High-Speed Continuous Shooting (High-speed Burst) You can shoot a series of shots in rapid succession by holding the shutter button all the way down. For details on the continuous shooting speed, see “Specifications” in the Getting Started guide. •...
Page 97 • Grouped images can be played back individually (p. 128) and ungrouped (p. 129). • Protecting (p. 135) a grouped image will protect all images in the group. • Grouped images can be viewed individually when played back using Image Search (p.
Page 98: Shooting Stitch Assist Images
Special Modes for Other Purposes Shooting Stitch Assist Images Shoot a large subject by taking multiple shots at various positions, and then use the included software to combine them into a panorama. • This function is not available when using a TV as a display while shooting (p.
Page 99: Shooting Various Movies
Shooting Various Movies Shooting Super Slow Motion Movies You can shoot fast-moving subjects for playback later in slow motion. Note that sound is not recorded. Frame Rate 240 fps 120 fps • Zooming is not available during recording, even if you move the zoom lever.
Page 100: Shooting Iframe Movies
Shooting Various Movies Shooting iFrame Movies Shoot movies that can be edited with iFrame-compatible software or devices. You can quickly edit, save, and manage iFrame movies using the included software. • The resolution is • iFrame is a video format developed by Apple. Choose Follow steps 1 –...
Page 101: G Mode
G mode More discerning shots, in your preferred shooting style • Instructions in this chapter apply to the camera in G mode, with the mode switch set to 4. • G: Program AE; AE: Auto Exposure • Before using a function introduced in this chapter in modes other than G, make sure the function is available in that mode (pp.
Page 102: Shooting In Program Ae Mode (G Mode)
Shooting in Program AE Mode (G Mode) You can customize many function settings to suit your preferred shooting style. • If adequate exposure cannot be obtained when you press the shutter button halfway, shutter speeds and aperture values are displayed in orange. To obtain adequate exposure, try adjusting the following settings.
Page 103: Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation)
Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) Adjusting Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) The standard exposure set by the camera can be adjusted in 1/3-stop increments, in a range of –2 to +2. Exposure Compensation Bar • You can also shoot still images with exposure compensation bar displayed. While recording a movie, &...
Page 104: Changing The Metering Method
Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) Changing the Metering Method Adjust the metering method (how brightness is measured) to suit shooting conditions as follows. For typical shooting conditions, including backlit shots. Evaluative Automatically adjusts exposure to match the shooting conditions. Determines the average brightness of light across the entire image Center area, calculated by treating brightness in the central area as more Weighted Avg.
Page 105 • To view the automatically set ISO speed when the camera is set to the shutter button halfway. • Although choosing a lower ISO speed may reduce image graininess, there may be a greater risk of subject blurriness in some shooting conditions. •...
Page 106: Color And Continuous Shooting
Color and Continuous Shooting Adjusting White Balance By adjusting white balance (WB), you can make image colors look more natural for the scene you are shooting. Automatically sets the optimal white balance for the shooting Auto conditions. Day Light For shooting outdoors in fair weather. Cloudy For shooting in cloudy conditions, in the shade, or at twilight.
Page 107: Custom White Balance
Custom White Balance For image colors that look natural under the light in your shot, adjust white balance to suit the light source where you are shooting. Set the white balance under the same light source that will illuminate your shot. •...
Page 108 Color and Continuous Shooting Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors) Change image color tones as desired, such as converting images to sepia or black and white. My Colors Off Vivid Neutral Sepia Positive Film Lighter Skin Tone Darker Skin Tone Vivid Blue Vivid Green Vivid Red...
Page 109: Custom Color
Custom Color Choose the desired level of image contrast, sharpness, color saturation, red, green, blue, and skin tones in a range of 1 – 5. Continuous Shooting Hold the shutter button all the way down to shoot continuously. For details on the continuous shooting speed, see “Specifications” in the Getting Started guide.
Page 110: Shooting Range And Focusing
Shooting Range and Focusing • Cannot be used with the self-timer (p. 52) or [Blink Detection] (p. 74). • During continuous shooting, focus and exposure are locked at the position/level determined when you pressed the shutter button halfway. • Shooting may stop momentarily or continuous shooting may slow down depending on shooting conditions, camera settings, and the zoom position.
Page 111 Shooting Distant Subjects (Infinity) To restrict the focus to distant subjects, set the camera to u. For details on the focusing range, see “Specifications” in the Getting Started guide. Digital Tele-Converter The focal length of the lens can be increased by approximately 1.6x or 2.0x. This can reduce camera shake because the shutter speed is faster than it would be if you zoomed (including using digital zoom) in to the same zoom factor.
Page 112: Changing The Af Frame Mode
Shooting Range and Focusing Changing the AF Frame Mode Change the AF (auto focus) frame mode to suit the shooting conditions as follows. Face AiAF • Detects people’s faces, and then sets the focus, exposure (evaluative metering only), and white balance ( •...
Page 113 • If faces are not detected, or when only gray frames are displayed (without a white frame), up to nine green frames are displayed in the areas in focus when you press the shutter button halfway. • If faces are not detected when Servo AF (p. 115) is set to [On], the AF frame is displayed in the center of the screen when you press the shutter button halfway.
Page 114 Shooting Range and Focusing • [Servo AF] (p. 115) is set to [On] and cannot be changed. • Tracking may not be possible when subjects are too small or move too rapidly, or when subject color or brightness matches that of the background too closely.
Page 115: Shooting With Servo Af
Recomposing Shots While the Focus is Locked As long as you keep the shutter button pressed halfway, the focus and exposure are locked. You can recompose shots as needed before shooting. This feature is called Focus Lock. Shooting with Servo AF This mode helps avoid missing shots of subjects in motion, because the camera continues to focus on the subject and adjust the exposure as long as you press the shutter button halfway.
Page 116: Shooting With The Af Lock
Shooting Range and Focusing • Focusing may not be possible in some shooting conditions. • In low-light conditions, Servo AF may not be activated (AF frames may not turn blue) when you press the shutter button halfway. In this case, the focus and exposure are set according to the specified AF frame mode.
Page 117: Flash
Flash Activating Flash You can have the flash fire for each shot. For details on the flash range, see “Flash Range” (see “Specifications” in the Getting Started guide). Shooting with Slow Synchro With this option, the flash fires to increase the brightness of the main subject (such as people) while the camera shoots at a slow shutter speed to increase the brightness of the background that is out of the flash range.
Page 118: Shooting With The Fe Lock
Flash Shooting with the FE Lock Just as with the AE lock (p. 103), you can lock the exposure for the flash shots. • FE: Flash Exposure Set the flash to h (p. 117). Lock the flash exposure. Aim the camera at the subject to shoot with the exposure locked.
Page 119: Other Settings
Other Settings Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality) Choose from two compression ratios, as follows: For guidelines on how many shots at each compression ratio can fit on a memory card, see “Specifications” in the Getting Started guide. Changing the IS Mode Settings (Super Fine), Configure the setting.
Page 120 Other Settings • If image stabilization cannot prevent camera shake, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to hold it still. In this case, set [IS Mode] to [Off]. Deactivating Powered IS Powered IS reduces slow camera shake that may occur when recording telephoto movies.
Page 121: Playback Mode
Playback Mode Have fun reviewing your shots, and browse or edit them in many ways • To prepare the camera for these operations, press the 1 button to enter Playback mode. • It may not be possible to play back or edit images that were renamed or already edited on a computer, or images from other cameras.
Page 122: Viewing
Viewing After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as follows. Still Images Enter Playback mode. Press the 1 button. Your last shot is displayed. Browse through your images. To view the previous image, press the q button.
Page 123: Checking People Detected In Face Id
• To switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode, press the shutter button halfway. To deactivate Scroll Display, press the n button, choose [Scroll Display] • on the 1 tab, and then choose [Off]. For playback from the last image viewed, press the n button, choose •...
Page 124: Switching Display Modes
Viewing Switching Display Modes Press the p button to view other information on the screen, or to hide the information. For details on the information displayed, see p. 202. No information is displayed Information *Not shown for movies. Switching display modes by pressing the p button is also possible immediately •...
Page 125: Checking The Focus
Checking the Focus To check the focus of your shots, you can magnify the area of the image that was in the AF frame at the time of shooting. Access Focus Check. Press the p button (p. 124). A white frame is displayed where the AF frame was when the focus was set.
Page 126: Browsing And Filtering Images
Browsing and Filtering Images Navigating Through Images in an Index By displaying multiple images in an index, you can quickly find the images you are looking for. Searching for Images When looking for images on a memory card containing many images, you can specify search conditions to display specific images only.
Page 127 • When the camera has found no corresponding images for a search condition, those search conditions will not be available. • Options for viewing images in a search result (step 2) include “Navigating Through Images in an Index” (p. 126), “Viewing Slideshows” (p. 132), and “Magnifying Images”...
Page 128: Viewing Individual Images In A Group
Browsing and Filtering Images Viewing Movie Digest Movies Movies created in mode (p. 91) can be viewed by date. Viewing Individual Images in a Group Grouped images shot in but they can also be viewed individually. Choose a movie. Press the m button, choose and choose the date (p.
Page 129: Editing Face Id Information
• During group playback (step 3), you can use the menu functions accessed by pressing the m button. You can also browse through images quickly (“Navigating Through Images in an Index” (p. 126)) and magnify them (“Magnifying Images” (p. 131)). You can protect, erase, or print all images in a group at once by choosing “All Images in Group”...
Page 130: Erasing Names
Editing Face ID Information Choose an image. Follow the procedure on p. 123 to choose an image, and then press the m button. An orange frame is displayed around the selected face. When multiple names are displayed in an image, press the qr buttons to choose the name to change, and press the m button.
Page 131: Image Viewing Options
Image Viewing Options Magnifying Images Approximate Position of Displayed Area • You can return to single-image display from magnified display by pressing the n button. Magnify an image. Moving the zoom lever toward k will zoom in and magnify the image, and displayed.
Page 132: Viewing Slideshows
Image Viewing Options Viewing Slideshows Automatically play back images from a memory card as follows. Each image is displayed for about three seconds. • The camera’s power-saving functions (p. 34) are deactivated during slideshows. To pause or resume slideshows, press the m button. •...
Page 133: Changing Slideshow Settings
Changing Slideshow Settings You can set up slideshows to repeat, and you can change the transitions between images and the display duration of each image. Choose from six transition effects between images. • [Play Time] cannot be modified when [Bubble] is chosen in [Effect]. Auto Playback of Similar Images (Smart Shuffle) Based on the current image, the camera offers four images similar to it that...
Page 134 Image Viewing Options • Only still images shot with this camera are played back using Smart Shuffle. • [Smart Shuffle] is not available in the following cases: There are less than 50 shots taken with this camera An unsupported image is currently displayed When using the image search function (p.
Page 135: Protecting Images
Protecting Images Protect important images to prevent accidental erasure by the camera (p. 139). • Protected images on a memory card will be erased if you format the card (pp. 160, 161). • Protected images cannot be erased by the camera. To erase them, cancel protection settings first.
Page 136: Choosing Images Individually
Protecting Images Choosing Images Individually • Images will not be protected if you switch to Shooting mode or turn the camera off before finishing the setup process in step 3. Choose [Select]. Following step 2 on p. 135, choose [Select] and press the m button.
Page 137: Selecting A Range
Protecting Images Selecting a Range Choose [Select Range]. Following step 2 on p. 135, choose [Select Range] and press the m button. Choose a starting image. Press the m button. Press the qr buttons to choose an image, and then press the m button. Choose an ending image.
Page 138: Specifying All Images At Once
Protecting Images Specifying All Images at Once • To cancel protection for groups of images, choose [Unlock] in step 4 of “Selecting a Range” or in step 2 of “Specifying All Images at Once”. Protect the images. Press the p button to choose [Protect], and then press the m button.
Page 139: Erasing Images
Erasing Images You can choose and erase unneeded images one by one. Be careful when erasing images, because they cannot be recovered. Erasing All Images You can erase all images at once. Be careful when erasing images, because they cannot be recovered. Protected images (p. 135) cannot be erased. Choosing a Selection Method Still Images Choose an image to erase.
Page 140 Erasing Images Choosing Images Individually Selecting a Range Choose [Select]. Following step 2 on p. 139, choose [Select] and press the m button. Choose an image. Once you follow step 2 on p. 136 to choose an image, is displayed. To cancel erasure, press the m button again.
Page 141 Erasing Images Specifying All Images at Once Choose [Select All Images]. Following step 2 on p. 139, choose [Select All Images] and press the m button. Erase the images. Press the qr buttons to choose [OK], and then press the m button.
Page 142: Rotating Images
Rotating Images Change the orientation of images and save them as follows. Using the Menu • Movies with an image quality of • Rotation is not possible when [Auto Rotate] is set to [Off] (p. 143). Still Images Choose \. Press the m button, and then choose \ in the menu (p.
Page 143: Deactivating Auto Rotation
Deactivating Auto Rotation Follow these steps to deactivate automatic rotation by the camera, which rotates images shot in vertical orientation so they are displayed vertically on the camera. • Images cannot be rotated (p. 142) when you set [Auto Rotate] to [Off].
Page 144: Image Categories
Image Categories You can tag images as favorites and assign them to My Category (p. 145). By choosing a category in image search, you can restrict the following operations to all of those images. • Viewing (p. 122), Viewing Slideshows (p. 132), Protecting Images (p. 135), Erasing Images (p.
Page 145 • Images will not be tagged as favorites if you switch to Shooting mode or turn the camera off before finishing the setup process in step 3. • Favorite images will have a three-star rating ( to computers running Windows 7 or Windows Vista. (Does not apply to movies.) Organizing Images by Category (My Category) You can organize images into categories.
Page 146: Using The Menu
Image Categories • Images will not be assigned to a category if you switch to Shooting mode or turn the camera off before finishing the setup process in step 3. Using the Menu Choosing Images Individually Finish the setup process. Press the n button.
Page 147 • Images will not be assigned to a category if you switch to Shooting mode or turn the camera off before finishing the setup process in step 4. Selecting a Range • You can clear the selection of all images in the [Select Range] category by choosing [Deselect] in step 4.
Page 148: Editing Still Images
Editing Still Images • Image editing (pp. 148 – 152) is only available when the memory card has sufficient free space. Resizing Images Save a copy of images at a lower resolution. Choose [Resize]. Press the n button, and then choose [Resize] on the 1 tab (p.
Page 149 • Editing is not possible for images saved as • Images cannot be resized to a higher resolution. Cropping You can specify a portion of an image to save as a separate image file. Cropping Area Preview of Image After Cropping Resolution After Cropping in step 3.
Page 150 Editing Still Images • Editing is not possible for images shot at a resolution of resized to (p. 148). • Images supported for cropping will have the same aspect ratio after cropping. • Cropped images will have a smaller resolution than uncropped images. •...
Page 151 Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast) Excessively dark image areas (such as faces or backgrounds) can be detected and automatically adjusted to the optimal brightness. Insufficient overall image contrast is also automatically corrected, to make subjects stand out better. Choose from four correction levels, and then save the image as a separate file.
Page 152: Correcting Red-Eye
Editing Still Images Correcting Red-Eye Automatically corrects images affected by red-eye. You can save the corrected image as a separate file. • Some images may not be corrected accurately. • To overwrite the original image with the corrected image, choose [Overwrite] in step 4.
Page 153: Editing Movies
Editing Movies You can cut movies to remove unneeded portions at the beginning or end. Movie Editing Panel Movie Editing Bar Choose *. Following steps 1 – 3 on pp. 122 – 123, choose * and press the m button. The movie editing panel and editing bar are now displayed.
Page 154: Save The Edited Movie
Editing Movies • To overwrite the original movie with the cut one, choose [Overwrite] in step 4. In this case, the original movie will be erased. • [Overwrite] is only available when memory cards lack sufficient free space. • Movies may not be saved if the battery runs out while saving is in progress.
Page 155: Setting Menu
Setting Menu Customize or adjust basic camera functions for greater convenience...
Page 156: Adjusting Basic Camera Functions
Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Functions can be configured on the 3 tab. Customize commonly used functions as desired, for greater convenience (p. 38). Silencing Camera Operations Silence camera sounds and movies as follows. Operation can also be silenced by holding down the p button as you turn the •...
Page 157: Hiding Hints And Tips
Customizing Sounds Customize camera operating sounds as follows. • The default shutter sound is used in changes to [Shutter Sound]. Hiding Hints and Tips Hints and tips are normally shown when you choose FUNC. menu (p. 37) or Menu (p. 38) items. If you prefer, you can deactivate this information. Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Choose [Sound Options], and then press the m button.
Page 158: Screen Brightness
Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Screen Brightness Adjust screen brightness as follows. For maximum brightness, press and hold the p button for at least one second • when the shooting screen is displayed or when in single-image display. (This will override the [LCD Brightness] setting on the 3 tab.) To restore the original brightness, press and hold the p button again for at least one second or restart the camera.
Page 159: In Playback Mode
Customizing the Start-up Screen • The previous start-up setting is overwritten when you assign a new start-up image. • You can assign the operating sounds and start-up images for your camera from the included software. For details, refer to the ImageBrowser EX User Guide. Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Access the [Start-up Image] screen in Playback mode.
Page 160: Formatting Memory Cards
Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Formatting Memory Cards Before using a new memory card or a card formatted in another device, you should format the card with this camera. Formatting erases all data on a memory card. Before formatting, copy images on the memory card to a computer, or take other steps to back them up.
Page 161: File Numbering
Low-Level Formatting Perform low-level formatting in these cases: [Memory card error] is displayed, the camera is not working correctly, card image reading/writing is slower, continuous shooting is slower, or movie recording suddenly stops. Low-level formatting erases all data on a memory card. Before low-level formatting, copy images on the memory card to a computer, or take other steps to back them up.
Page 162: Lens Retraction Timing
Adjusting Basic Camera Functions • Regardless of the option selected in this setting, shots may be numbered consecutively after the last number of existing images on newly inserted memory cards. To start saving shots from 0001, use an empty (or formatted (p.
Page 163: Configure The Settings
Power-Saving Adjustment Adjust the timing of automatic camera and screen deactivation (Auto Power Down and Display Off, respectively) as needed (p. 34). • To conserve battery power, you should normally choose [On] for [Auto Power Down] and [1 min.] or less for [Display Off]. •...
Page 164: World Clock
Adjusting Basic Camera Functions World Clock To ensure that your shots will have the correct local date and time when you travel abroad, simply register the destination in advance and switch to that time zone. This convenient feature eliminates the need to change the Date/ Time setting manually.
Page 165: Date And Time
Date and Time Adjust the date and time as follows. Display Language Change the display language as needed. • You can also access the [Language] screen in Playback mode by pressing and holding the m button and immediately pressing the n button. Adjusting Other Settings The following settings can also be adjusted on the 3 tab.
Page 166: Restoring Defaults
Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Restoring Defaults If you accidentally change a setting, you can restore default camera settings. • The following functions are not restored to default settings. 3 tab settings [Date/Time] (p. 18), [Language (p. 164), [Video System] (p. 172), and the image assigned to [Start-up Image] (p.
Page 167: Accessories
Accessories Use included accessories effectively and enjoy the camera in more ways with optional Canon accessories and other compatible accessories sold separately...
Page 168: Tips On Using Included Accessories
Tips on Using Included Accessories Effective Battery and Charger Use • Charge the battery on (or immediately before) the day of Charged batteries gradually lose their charge, even when they are not used. You can easily check the charge state of the battery by attaching the cover so that and attaching it so that •...
Page 169: Optional Accessories
Optional Accessories The following camera accessories are sold separately. Note that availability varies by area, and some accessories may no longer be available. Power Supplies • The battery charger and AC adapter kit can be used in areas with 100 –...
Page 170: Other Accessories
HDMI Cable HTC-100 For connecting the camera to an HDMI input of a high-definition TV. Canon PictBridge-Compatible Printers Printing images without a computer is possible by connecting the camera to a Canon PictBridge-compatible printer. For details, visit your nearest Canon dealer.
Page 171: Using Optional Accessories
Using Optional Accessories Playback on a TV By connecting the camera to a TV, you can view your shots on the larger screen of the TV. For details on connection or how to switch inputs, refer to the TV manual. •...
Page 172: Turn The Camera On
Using Optional Accessories • Correct display is not possible unless the camera video output format (NTSC or PAL) matches the TV format. To change the video output format, press the n button and choose [Video System] on the 3 tab. •...
Page 173: Display Images
• It is not possible to connect the included interface cable or an optional AV cable at the same time as an HDMI Cable HTC-100. Forcing the cables into the camera at the same time may damage the camera or cables.
Page 174 Using Optional Accessories Camera Control Panel Options Shown on the TV Return Group Playback Play Movie Slideshow Index Playback l Change Display • Pressing any buttons on the camera will switch control to the camera itself, which will prevent remote control until you return to single-image display. •...
Page 175: Powering The Camera With Household Power
Powering the Camera with Household Power Powering the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC90 (sold separately) eliminates the need to monitor the remaining battery level. Coupler Cable Port Cable Using Optional Accessories Make sure the camera is off. Open the cover. Follow step 2 on p.
Page 176 Using Optional Accessories • Do not disconnect the adapter or unplug the power cord while the camera is still on. This may erase your shots or damage the camera. • Do not attach the adapter or adapter cord to other objects. Doing so could result in malfunction or damage to the product.
Page 177: Printing Images
A Canon SELPHY CP series compact photo printer is used here for the sake of illustration. Screens displayed and available functions vary by printer. Also refer to the printer manual for additional information.
Page 178 Printing now begins. To print other images, repeat steps 5 – 6 after printing is finished. When you are finished printing, turn the camera and printer off and disconnect the interface cable. • For Canon PictBridge-compatible printers (sold separately), see p. 170.
Page 179: Configuring Print Settings
Configuring Print Settings Default Date File No. Both Default Red-Eye 1 No. of Copies Trimming – Paper – Settings Access the printing screen. Follow steps 1 – 6 on pp. 177 – 178 to access the screen at left. Configure the settings. Press the op buttons to choose an item, and then press the qr buttons to choose an option.
Page 180 Printing Images Cropping Images Before Printing (Trimming) By cropping images before printing, you can print a desired image area instead of the entire image. • Cropping may not be possible at small image sizes, or at some aspect ratios. • Dates may not be printed correctly if you crop images shot with [Date Stamp] selected.
Page 181: Choosing Paper Size And Layout Before Printing
Printing Images Choosing Paper Size and Layout Before Printing Choose [Paper Settings]. After following step 1 on p. 179 to access the printing screen, choose [Paper Settings] and press the m button. Choose a paper size. Press the op buttons to choose an option, and then press the m button.
Page 182: Available Layout Options
Printing Images Available Layout Options Default Matches current printer settings. Bordered Prints with blank space around the image. Borderless Borderless, edge-to-edge printing. N-up Choose how many images to print per sheet. Prints images for identification purposes. ID Photo Only available for images with a resolution of L and an aspect ratio of 4:3. Choose the print size.
Page 183: Printing Movie Scenes
To cancel printing in progress, press the m button. • • [ID Photo] and [Sequence] are not available with Canon PictBridge-compatible printer models earlier than CP720 and CP730. Access the printing screen. Follow steps 1 – 6 on pp. 177 – 178 to choose a movie.
Page 184 Printing Images Adding Images to the Print List (DPOF) Batch printing (p. 187) and ordering prints from a photo development service can be set up on the camera. Choose up to 998 images on a memory card and configure relevant settings, such as the number of copies, as follows. The printing information you prepare this way will conform to DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards.
Page 185 The date is printed in a format matching setting details in [Date/Time] on the 3 • tab, accessible by pressing the n button (p. 17). • Index printing is not available on some Canon PictBridge-compatible printers (sold separately). One image is printed per sheet. Smaller versions of multiple images are printed per sheet.
Page 186: Setting Up Printing For Individual Images
Printing Images Setting Up Printing for Individual Images Setting Up Printing for a Range of Images Choose [Select Images & Qty.]. Press the n button, choose [Select Images & Qty.] on the 2 tab, and then press the m button. Choose an image.
Page 187: Clearing All Images From The Print List
Setting Up Printing for All Images Clearing All Images from the Print List Printing Images Added to the Print List (DPOF) Configure the print settings. Press the op buttons to choose [Order], and then press the m button. Choose [Select All Images]. Following step 1 on p.
Page 188: Adding Images To A Photobook
Printing Images Adding Images to a Photobook Photobooks can be set up on the camera by choosing up to 998 images on a memory card and importing them into the included software on your computer, where they are stored in their own folder. This is convenient when ordering printed photobooks online or printing photobooks with your own printer.
Page 189: Adding All Images To A Photobook
Adding All Images to a Photobook Removing All Images from a Photobook Choose an image. Press the qr buttons to choose an image, and then press the m button. is displayed. To remove the image from the photobook, press the m button again. displayed.
Page 190: Using An Eye-Fi Card
Using an Eye-Fi Card Before using an Eye-Fi card, always confirm that local use is permitted (p. 3). Inserting a prepared Eye-Fi card enables automatic wireless transfer of images to a computer or uploading to a photo-sharing website. Images are transferred by the Eye-Fi card. Refer to the card’s user manual or contact the manufacturer for instructions on preparing and using cards or resolving transfer problems.
Page 191: Checking Connection Information
• Power saving (p. 34) on the camera is temporarily disabled during image transfer. • Choosing mode will interrupt the Eye-Fi connection. Although the Eye-Fi connection will be restored after you choose another shooting mode or enter Playback mode, the camera may transfer any movies made in Checking Connection Information Check the access point SSID used by the Eye-Fi card or the connection status, as needed.
Page 193: Appendix
Appendix Helpful information when using the camera...
Page 194: Troubleshooting
The battery is swollen. • Battery swelling is normal and does not pose any safety concerns. However, if battery swelling prevents the battery from fitting in the camera, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Display on a TV Camera images look distorted or not displayed on a TV (p. 172).
Page 195 is displayed when the shutter button is pressed halfway (p. 54). • Set [IS mode] to [Continuous] (p. 119). Set the flash mode to h (p. 117). • • Increase the ISO speed (p. 104). • Mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still. In this case, set [IS Mode] to [Off] (p.
Page 196 Troubleshooting Subjects are affected by red-eye (p. 69). • Set [Red-Eye Lamp] to [On] (p. 75) to activate the red-eye reduction lamp (p. 4) in flash shots. Note that while the red-eye reduction lamp is on (for about one second), it is not possible to shoot, because the lamp is counteracting red-eye.
Page 197: Handling Precautions
• Use a blower brush to remove dust from the lens. If cleaning is difficult, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • To prevent condensation from forming on the camera after sudden temperature changes (when the camera is transferred from cold to warm environments), put the camera in an airtight, resealable plastic bag and let it gradually adjust to the temperature before removing it from the bag.
Page 198: On-Screen Messages
Memory card error (p. 161) • If the same error message is displayed even when you have inserted a formatted memory card facing the correct way, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk (p. 16). Insufficient space on card •...
Page 199 Switch to Playback mode to check for the image. • Frequent display of this error message may indicate camera damage. In this case, write down the error number (Exx) and contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. File Error •...
Page 200: On-Screen Information
On-Screen Information Shooting (Information Display) Battery level (p. 201) Camera orientation* White balance (p. 106) My Colors (p. 108) Drive mode (pp. 48, 109) Grid lines (p. 72) Camera shake warning (p. 45) Metering method (p. 104) Compression (image quality) (p. 119) / Resolution (p.
Page 201: Battery Level
: Regular orientation, The camera detects the shooting orientation and adjusts settings for optimal shots. Orientation is also detected during playback, and in either orientation, the camera automatically rotates images as needed. However, the orientation may not be detected correctly when the camera is pointed straight up or down.
Page 202 On-Screen Information Playback (Detailed Information Display) Movies (pp. 42, 122), High-speed burst (p. 96), Print list (p. 184) My Category (p. 145) Shooting mode (p. 204) ISO speed (p. 104), Playback speed (pp. 85, Exposure compensation level (p. 103) White balance (p. 106) Histogram (p.
Page 203 Summary of Movie Control Panel in “Viewing” (p. 122) Exit Play Slow Motion (Press the qr buttons to adjust the playback speed. No sound is played.) Skip Backward* (To continue skipping backward, keep holding down the m button.) Previous Frame (For fast-rewind, keep holding down the m button.) Next Frame (For fast-forward, keep holding down the m button.) Skip Forward* (To continue skipping forward, keep holding down the m button.)
Page 204: Functions And Menu Tables
Functions and Menu Tables Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Function Exposure Compensation (p. 103) AE Lock/FE Lock* (pp. 103, 118) Focusing Range (pp. 110, 111) Tracking AF (p. 56) Flash (pp. 54, 117) AF Lock (p. 116) Screen Display (p. 36) *1 FE lock not available in ! flash mode.
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Page 206 Functions and Menu Tables FUNC. Menu Function Metering Method (p. 104) My Colors (p. 108) White Balance (p. 106) Underwater White Balance Compensation (p. 80) ISO Speed (p. 104) Self-Timer (pp. 52, 53) Self-Timer Settings (p. 53) Drive Mode (p. 109) Still Image Aspect Ratio (p.
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Page 208: Shooting Menu
Functions and Menu Tables 4 Shooting Menu Function AF Frame (p. 112) AF Frame Size* (p. 114) Digital Zoom (p. 51) AF-Point Zoom (p. 73) Servo AF (p. 115) AF-assist Beam (p. 75) Flash Settings (pp. 69, 75) i-Contrast (p. 105) Hg Lamp Corr.
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Page 210: Playback Menu
Functions and Menu Tables 3 Set up Menu Item Mute Volume Sound Options Hints & Tips LCD Brightness Start-up Image Format File Numbering Create Folder 1 Playback Menu Item Slideshow Erase Protect Rotate Favorites My Category Photobook Set-up i-Contrast Red-Eye Correction Ref.
Page 211: Print Menu
2 Print Menu Item Print Select Images & Qty. Select Range Playback Mode FUNC. Menu Item Rotate Print List Protect Favorites Erase Group Playback Functions and Menu Tables Ref. Page Item – Select All Images p. 186 Clear All Selections p.
Page 212: Index
Index AC adapter kit... 169, 175 Accessories ... 169 AE lock ... 103 AF frames... 21, 43, 112 Focusing AF lock ... 116 Aspect ratio ... 67 AUTO mode (shooting mode) ... 20, 42 AV cable ... 171 Battery Charging ... 14 Level ...
Page 213 Grid lines ... 72 Handheld nightscene (shooting mode)... 78 High-speed burst (shooting mode) ... 96 Household power... 175 i-Contrast ... 105, 151 Image quality Compression ratio Images Display period ... 76 Erasing... 139 Playback Viewing Protecting... 135 Indicator... 39 Infinity (focus mode) ... 111 Interface cable ...
Page 214 Index Soft focus (shooting mode) ... 86 Software DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ... 2 Installation ... 27 Sounds ... 156 Stitch Assist (shooting mode)... 98 Strap... 2 Super slow motion movie (movie mode) ... 99 Super vivid (shooting mode)... 82 Terminal ...
Page 215 MEMO...
Page 216: Trademark Acknowledgments
USA and Canada only: The Lithium ion/polymer battery that powers the product is recyclable. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery. For CA, USA only Included lithium battery contains Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/ for details.
Page 217 Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Tel No. (516) 328-5600 Canadian Radio Interference Regulations This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. To ensure proper operation of this product, use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.
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